Clearly I can’t actually cover all of the shopping to be had in Los Angeles, but what I can do is just point you in the direction of a few of my favorite spots.

ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD, VeniceNamed for the man who built the Venice Canals, Abbot Kinney is a mecca of cool bars, hip restaurants and super chic shops. My favorites:

AVIATOR NATION1227 Abbot Kinney+1 310 396 9100'70s-inspired California lifestyle sweats and t’s that are super soft and fairly priced. But they are so of the place that to go back to real life without something from this throwback shop would be a total shame.

THE THIRD STREET PROMENADE, Santa MonicaNo cars allowed, great (but more mainstream,) shops and a real Farmer’s Market on Sundays and Wednesdays.

THE GROVE189 The Grove Drive, Los AngelesNothing too surprising at this Disney-like open-air shopping mall. But the kids love it, and it’s fun to walk around.

MALIBU COUNTRY MARTMalibu strikes again with the coolest “mall” ever. Restaurants include Mr. Chow and shops such as LA faves Ron Herman and Madison have outposts here. It’s totally worth a stop.

VIOLET GREY8452 Melrose Place, Los Angeles+1 323 782 9700I fell in love with the Violet Grey website (a curated site of “the industry’s best beauty edit) so was even more excited to stop into their only brick and mortar store. I wasn’t disappointed. On the high end Melrose Place, the shop is luxurious and hip and chock full of every amazing beauty product you could ever want.

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